Main Entry: 1stand
Pronunciation: stand
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): stood /std/; stand·ing1 a: to support oneself on the feet in an erect position b: to be a specified height when fully erect <stands six feet two> c: to rise to one's feet2: to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude <stand aside> <can you stand on your head> <where do we stand on this question>3: to be in a particular state or situation <stands accused>4chiefly British: to be a candidate : RUN5 a: to have a relative position in or as if in a scale <stands first in the class> b: to be in a position to gain or lose <stands to make a profit>6 a: to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end <a ladder standing against a wall> b: to occupy a place or location <a house standing on a hill>7 a: to remain without moving <rainwater standing in stagnant pools> b: to remain in effect <the order stands>8: to exist in a certain form <you must take or leave our offer as it stands>9 a: to put up with or resist successfully : BEAR <stand pain> <the building stood the pressure of the storm> <this book will stand the test of time> b: to derive benefit or enjoyment from <you look like you could stand some sleep> c: to go through the experience of <stand trial>10: to perform the duty of <stand guard>11: to pay for <I'll stand dinner>12: to cause to stand : set upright - stand·ernoun- stand for1: to be a symbol for : REPRESENT2: to put up with : PERMIT <would not stand for bad manners> - stand one's ground: to maintain one's position